Critical Thinking & Reasoning

The following are components of the Critical Thinking & Reasoning skill set:

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving (PWR):

• Apply logical reasoning and analytical skills
• Conduct research using acceptable research methods
• Understand different research approaches
• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and research
• Evaluate the credibility and relevance of information, ideas, and arguments
• Discern bias, pose questions, marshal evidence and present solutions

Communication (PWR):

• Read, write, listen and speak effectively
• Construct clear, coherent, and persuasive arguments

Required Reading:

Additional Useful Information:

Teaching students how to be persistent -- great article!


Free Critical Thinking Worksheets

Great source for Socratic Questioning Prompts
Teaching Critical Thinking through Online Discussions

Hints on teaching students Critical Reading
Web site from Dan Kurland - Instructor at University of Massachusetts
Critical Reading

Logic Problems for middle & high school students -- any class!
Logic Problems

Logic puzzles for all ages
Math & Reading Help for Kids

Classroom Assignment - Student Activity & Assessment:

Teaching Critical Thinking Through:
Budgeting activity with Excel Spreadsheet - 8th grade - CTE



Middle School AVID activity - AVID Cafe'

Elementary Reading Activities

MS - Special Education Resource & 6th Grade Inclusion - Canada through the Eyes of American Youth

HS - Language Arts - Using thesis statements

HS - Business - Empathy & Trust

HS - Business - Career Unit

HS - Chemistry


MS - Business - INTERESTING ASSESSMENT

HS - World Languages

HS Business - Creating a promotional PowerPoint

MS - 7th & 8th - AVID - Entrepreneur

HS Social Studies - Industrialization

HS Science - Environmental Systems

HS Special Needs - Beginning, Middle & End

MS Special Needs - Developing Community

On-line - CT Rubric

On-line - HS Math or Life Skills

Business - Fair Use Act


Web Site - HS Project -- Very Involved - Great Rubrics!